WATCH: Spurs-Thunder, the NBA playoffs get real

EDITOR'S NOTE: The moment avid Filipino basketball fans have been waiting for has finally arrived: NBA Playoffs. Kami.com.ph features "The Hard Court Reports" by Eman-Reza Kazemi to capture the highlights of the NBA playoffs. It will share up-to-date game summaries and notable happenings of teams locked in the playoff race.

Game Schedule May 2, 2016:

Charlotte Hornets @ Miami Heat Game 7: 1AM bTV

Indiana Pacers @ Toronto Raptors Game 7: 9AM ABS CBN Sports+Action

Today officially marks the beginning of the 2 round of the playoffs for the western conference. The perennially competitive Spurs, looking to get into the conference finals for the 4 time in 5 seasons, squared off against Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook’s fiery Thunder squad. Most expected an epic duel to go down between the former MVP Durant and former finals MVP; Kawhi Leonard. The story of the game turned out to be a lot more lopsided than people anticipated.

The Spurs got off to a hot start and never looked back in game 1 against the Thunder. San Antonio scored 43 points in the 1 quarter alone which ties the franchise record for most points scored in a single quarter. The Spur’s stingy defense and unselfish passing got the team clicking on all cylinders offensively. This has been the most complete game from the Spurs this season as coach pop got contributions from every member of his team. Danny Green pitched in 5 3-pointers, while LaMarcus Aldrige and Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs on both ends of the court, combining for 63 points in the game. Aldridge simply could not miss in this game as he went off for 38 points on 18 of 23 shooting from the field, and grabbed 6 rebounds. Leonard had a stat line of 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Ibaka led the way for the Thunder with 19 points and only 2 rebounds. Kevin Durant was held to only 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Game 2 is scheduled to take place in a few days. Catch the top highlights of the game in the link below.